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synonym Comparative
逸材
VS
希有

Differences Between "逸材" and "希有"

Option A
逸材
Meaning
outstanding talent, rare genius
Reading
いつざい (itsuzai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はこの分野において、まさに逸材と呼ぶべき存在だ。
He is truly an outstanding talent in this field.
Option B
希有
Meaning
rare, unusual, unprecedented
Reading
けう (keu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このような才能を持つ人は希有だ。
People with such talent are rare.

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Which word fits this context: "(outstanding talent, rare genius)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 逸材: 群を抜いて優れた才能を持つ人物を指し、めったに現れないような才能を評価する際に使われます。(Refers to a person with exceptionally outstanding talent, used to evaluate rare and uncommon abilities.)
- 希有: Describes something extremely rare, surprising, or exceptional. Often used for events, occurrences, or qualities.
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